Navigating the Expat Tax System in Your New Country of Residence

Navigating the Expat Tax System in Your New Country of Residence

Taxes in your native country are complicated enough. Expatriate taxes can be totally confusing. Common questions addressed within articles on Expatica’s Tax channel include: ‘How does the income tax system in my new country of residence work?’, ‘Does my new country of residence tax expats or do tax rules back home still apply?’, ‘Where can I find a financial advisor...

Tax - Essential Articles

29/09/2009 Why Americans should never own shares in a non-US incorporated mutual fund

US Dollars Financial advisor David Kuenzi explains why changes to US tax legislation means that US expats should make their--even global--investments only through US institutions.

08/01/2009 Taxation in Belgium

From tax rates through to special expat status, here is Expatica's updated guide to the Belgian taxation system.

12/11/2008 I have a mortgage: do I need life assurance?

“Assurance vie” can be of great benefit in inheritance tax, especially if it's going to a non-blood relative.

14/06/2006 Ask our accountant: Changes to the German tax law

Some of the few people in Germany not currently obsessed with the World Cup are the members of the Bundesrat, who are preparing to adopt the latest tax reform acts before the summer break. Expatica's tax advisor Martin Brune outlines the changes which will effect the pocket of almost every tax payer.